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Service bulletins for the 2019 BMW i8

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

87 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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B6123152019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch. A non-approved washer fluid was used that is silicone-based. Silicone-based fluids are not compatible with the contactless capacitive level sensor. Fluids that contain a silicone additive are normally colored other than blue.
B3605192019-12-16. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE ACTION: INSPECT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL RIM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. Vehicles delivered with wheel rim style 470 (shown) have directional wheels specifically for the left and right side of the vehicle. An incorrect heat treatment has been applied to batches of the right rear rim and may have a crack in the spoke of the wheel rim. Visual or audible perceptions may be noted by the customer. Error in the manufacturing process of the right rear wheel rim.
B5131192019-11-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. One or both doors will not open or close (latch/unlatch). Low voltage supply of the vehicle 12 V battery or the key fob battery may cause the door lock actuator to become temporarily electrically faulted.
B6518192019-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SEATS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. WHIRRING NOISE IN VEHICLE HEARD BETWEEN THE SUBWOOFERS WHEN LOUD MUSIC PLAYING: The customer states that there are whirring noises heard from behind the front seats when loud music is playing. It is heard coming from between the two subwoofers, behind the rear cupholder.
B6514192019-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT: The CID screen may light up blue. When this occurs A battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation Software error in the Bootloader file (BTLD) of the head unit.
B5118192019-09-23. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. REAR GLASS WINDOW DOES NOT FULLY OPEN. When opening the rear glass window to access the luggage compartment the lid will release but will not open high enough to grasp the window completely by hand. The lock pin is contaminated.
B6515192019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
B1223192019-08-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. DIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
B6514192019-07-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).
B6404192019-07-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.
B8403112019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATION VIA DCSNET FOR BMW ASSIST.
B8402142019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. INFORMATION New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated September 2018.
B6106192019-06-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. HIGH VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALIST TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT STRATEGY. INFORMATION The ST1821 High Voltage Diagnostic Specialist Certification (HVS) is the next step in the E-mobility service strategy for BMW technicians.
B3302192019-06-24. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION. The drivability/steering behavior appears inconsistent. Rear axle stiffening plate.
B1214192019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. The fault memory lock in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit was not activated. An activated lock would prevent the manual deletion of permanent fault codes. The DME fault memory lock has not been set.
B1107172019-06-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). In the situation being described the fault is primarily stored during the cold winter months along with the use of winter fuel.
B6123152019-05-20. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
B5404192019-05-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. CRACKING NOISE FROM ROOF OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES . A cracking noise can be heard from the roof area while driving over rough roads. The noise can only be heard when the top is fully closed. Interference between the convertible top hinge and adjustment stop screw.
B6404192019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INTERMITTENT HEATER OUTPUT. Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.
B6123152019-05-20. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
B5404192019-05-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. CRACKING NOISE FROM ROOF OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES . A cracking noise can be heard from the roof area while driving over rough roads. The noise can only be heard when the top is fully closed. Interference between the convertible top hinge and adjustment stop screw.
B6404192019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. INTERMITTENT HEATER OUTPUT. Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.
B6119182019-04-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. STANDARD OCCASIONAL USE CABLE CHARGING COMPLAINT TROUBLESHOOTING This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 19 18 dated November 2018.
B1703182019-04-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE "TOP UP COOLANT" (I12). The top up coolant message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166).
B6512182019-02-25. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT REPLACEMENT. The airbag indicator light illuminates after replacing the CIS (Capacitive Interior Sensing) mat.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.